Technical Engineering Apprentice

KIMBER DROP FORGINGS LTD

WEST MIDLANDS, B64 5QY

Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 11 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 January 2025

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Summary

As part of the production team you would be expected to support the Technical Manager, on a daily basis, with the tasks of ensuring all relevant technical information for production parts is available and correct. You will also support in the manufacture of dies and tools, both internally and externally.

Wage
£19,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday-Thursday. Closed on Fridays.

34 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 12 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your job role will involve:

  • CAD Drawing Generation and Modification, using SolidWorks
  • CAD software, training provided
  • Product Process Details, Modification, and Generation, using in house software
  • Inspection, and defect identification
  • Tooling Requirement Identification
  • Machining to become proficient in the application and use of machine tools, not restricted to conventional and CNC turning and milling, grinding and drilling
  • Ensuring all standards and documentation, filed / issued as required
  • Attendance at In-Comm as agreed  

Where you’ll work

GAWNE LANE

CRADLEY HEATH

WEST MIDLANDS

B64 5QY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

  • Your training will take place at In-Comm Training WS9 8UG through a part time pathway.
  • This means you will spend part of the week at the training provider and part of the week at Kimber Drop Forging.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English, Maths (grade 5 and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Interest in engineering

Other requirements

Kimber Drop Forging are looking for someone who can demonstrate a passion and interest in Engineering.

About this company

KimberMills International are a UK based manufacturer of high quality forgings and finished machined parts, servicing customers in many varied markets, across four continents.

https://www.kimbermills.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, there will be a full time position available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Melanie Crutchley (In-Comm)

melaniec@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295112.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 11 February at 11:59pm)

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